2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1205894813 M.D.
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MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in LEBANON, New Hampshire. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
466
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.4014/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEBANON, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 466 claims across 51 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4014/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.4014 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2006

NPI 1205894813

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

466 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

69.4014/100 13.698599999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.4014/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 69.4014/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.4%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 69.4014/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LEBANON, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1205894813. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-5402. NPI 1205894813 was issued on 05/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VERGO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.4014/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.6429, Cost 42.3618), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Provider Details

NPI 1205894813
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

69.4014
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.6429
Quality
42.3618
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
LEBANON, NH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 300003
DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
LEBANON, NH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 466 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

466
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
486
Total Day Supply
13,172
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
195 (41.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Fentanyl
48
Gabapentin
39
Oxycodone Hcl
39
Morphine Sulfate
34
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
24
Duloxetine Hcl
20
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
18
Pregabalin
18
Hydromorphone Hcl
15
Lidocaine
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s 466 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VERGO.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s specialty?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in LEBANON, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. wrote 466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
What is MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4014/100 (Quality: 55.6429, Cost: 42.3618). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. located?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5402.
What is MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s NPI number?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205894813, issued on 05/03/2006.
Does MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
Does MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. had 195 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.8%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fentanyl, Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. accept Medicare?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 466 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s credentials?
MAXWELL VERGO, M.D.'s NPI is 1205894813 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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